Food experts say a third of the children in Africa have stunted growth because they are not eating the right diet. The experts are concerned that there are still high levels of stunted growth among children under the age of five.
Almost half of Africa’s 54 states are suffering from malnutrition. Food experts say a third of the children in Africa are stunted growth because they are not eating the right diet.
Food campaigners from Africa are now assessing the progress made by states trying to end malnutrition, especially among children under five. They say the threat of malnutrition and hunger is growing.
Some countries in Africa have made significant gains in reducing malnutrition. The Global Nutrition report of 2015 shows the East African States of Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda are doing well in bringing down the problem but more needs to be done.
Governments in Africa are being asked to invest more resources to end the burden of malnutrition by strengthening the health, hygiene, sanitation and Agriculture sectors.
